The present invention provides an apparatus, with improved depth perception, focal line guidance, symmetry, extension, and spacial fixation on a goal or target. The primary purpose being to provide improved appeal and excitement to the game of basketball by providing improved long range shooting. According to a preferred embodiment, an improved accuracy backboard is disclosed comprising a backboard portion, a goal in fixed communication with the backboard portion and at least one stripe which provides a focal line tapering towards the goal so as to visually aid the player. The strip may be straight or wedge shaped and may be dramatic colors which may be similar to the color of the goal. The stripes may be symmetrically imprinted on the face of a backboard in a triangulating or surrounding axial formation to the goal. There may also be an outer concentric square and an inner concentric square.